CNDlego Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) Even before I got my new Emerald Night I was thinking about running it off of my (classic, electrified) 9v tracks. Here is how I did it... I took two brushes from a RC car set. I cut a power functions extension wire in half. The ends of PF wire are connected to the brushes. The tender is slightly modified with a weight, to keep the brushes down; and a light, so I know when the train has power. The Emerald Night has the PF XL motor, lights, and IR receiver in it. And I use the IR Speed remote. Here are some pictures of my conversion: http://members.shaw.ca/mi_spam_account/IMG_2653%20small.jpg http://members.shaw.ca/mi_spam_account/IMG_2654%20small.jpg http://members.shaw.ca/mi_spam_account/IMG_2655%20small.jpg http://members.shaw.ca/mi_spam_account/IMG_2656%20small.jpg It doesn't work perfectly. Dead spots, like switching tracks cause it to stop if I'm not going fast enough. I tried the lego capacitor, but it didn't have enough voltage. I really need a 9v capacitor. I also found the train doesn't like changes in elevation. I did this because I thought the PF rechargeable battery box was too expensive. It is almost the best of both worlds - IR remote and electrified tracks. I just need to get it working more smoothly now. Edited April 26, 2009 by CNDlego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites